The Ascent at Mountain Air 5k

The Mountain Air community near Burnsville and Glory Hound Events are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Ascent at Mountain Air 5K on Saturday, October 13.This 5K road race will climb 1,800 feet, from the private community’s gates to the air strip on the top.

Thank you to everyone who came out to run and watch on a spectacular evening at Mountain Air. We had a record turnout, a course record on the men’s side and the best weather we could ask for. We hope to see you next year. Results are posted below.

The regions most epic 5K is back. The Mountain Air Community and Glory Hound Events are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Ascent at Mountain Air 5K taking place Saturday, October 13.This 5K road race will climb 1,800 feet, from the private community’s gates to the air strip on the top.At 4,600 feet elevation, this is the most spectacular finish line in Western North Carolina.

Are you up for the challenge?

Location

Mountain Air is located off of Highway 19E in Burnsville, North Carolina just 45 minutes from Asheville and one hour from Johnson City.

Schedule – October 13

3:30-4:45 PM Packet Pickup/Late Registration

4:30-4:55 PM Shuttles to the finish area

5:00 PM 5K Start

6:00 PM Shuttles to the parking area begin

6:30 PM 5K Awards Ceremony – Finish area

Registration

Online registration has closed but we will be accepting registrations at Mountain Air on Saturday beginning at 3:30 PM.

Race Cap: The 5K is limited to 200 participants.

Entry Fees

5K

Early Registration (April 1-June 30): $25

Regular Registration (July 1-September 30): $30

Late Registration (October 1-Race Day): $35

Courses

This 5K is not for the faint of heart or spirit.The course is 1800’ of unrelenting climbing on paved roads from start to finish.The payoff is at the finish with unrivaled views of mountains and forests in the heart of the fall color season.

Each 5K runner will receive a special, one-time race shirt to mark the occasion and a finisher medallion once you reach the top.

For your convenience, we will have a bag drop area at the start area where you can leave a small bag. Prior to the start, we will take all bags to the finish line where you can claim them after the race.

Post-Race

We are planning for a fun post-race party complete with music, beer, and tacos.

Awards

The awards ceremony will take place near the finish line area. Awards will be presented to the top ten male and female finishers for the 5K.

If you cannot stay for the awards ceremony, please ask a friend to pick it up for you. Awards will not be mailed.

Timing

The race will utilize hand timing. Make sure your bib is on your front and viewable as you cross the finish line.

Parking

Parking will be located near the main gate at Mountain Air. Please follow the instruction of parking volunteers upon your arrival. Fun Run participants and spectators will be shuttled to the finish area prior to the 5K start.Shuttles will start rides from the finish area to the parking area at 6:00 PM.

Refunds/Transfers

The Ascent on Mountain Air 5K taking has a NO REFUND policy. However, we do offer partial discounts for those canceling during our cancellation periods.

If the event is NOT sold out, a discount code for 50% of your race registration fee will be offered until 7 days days prior to the race date. No discounts codes will be given within 7 days days before the event, if the event is not sold out.

If the event IS sold out, a discount code for 100% of your race registration fee will be offered until 5 days days prior to the race date. No discounts codes will be given within 5 days days before the event, if the event is sold out.

Partial discount codes are only available for cancellations of completed registrations. A registration is considered incomplete if payment was mailed in and has not yet been received. Discount codes can be used to register for the 2018 race and will be valid for 12 months after the event date.

Directions

I-26 N to Burnsville exit 10 E.

Take 19E for 13 miles to first stoplight at Phipps Creek Rd. Make right and go 2 miles to entrance on left.